Microsoft #1 in Phishing, ChatGPT Enters Top 10

Microsoft is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks. It accounted for nearly a quarter of all cases worldwide in the second quarter of 2026. This is according to a report from Check Point Research. LinkedIn followed Microsoft, then Google, Apple, and Amazon. These five brands made up over half of all tracked phishing activity. What's interesting is that OpenAI's ChatGPT entered the top 10 for the first time, signaling that AI platforms are new targets for cybercriminals. Adobe, Facebook, WhatsApp, and PayPal also made the top 10. Technology was the most targeted sector overall. Researchers found campaigns using fake ChatGPT Plus subscription notices and cloned online stores to steal information. They also saw fake login pages for iCloud and PayPal, some with distorted logos that might indicate AI-generated design. The bottom line is that generative AI is making it easier and faster for attackers to create convincing fake emails and websites, meaning these attacks are likely to increase in volume and sophistication.